Necktie rack



NECKTIE RACK Filed Jan. 24, 1962 F/gs.

United States Patent O 3,118,54ll NECKHE RACK .lames l. McKeever, 2707 Emmett Brive, and Randall L. Malick, 2726 Emmett Drive, both of Logausport, ind. Filed dan. 24, i962, Ser. No. ldAlll 9 Claims. (Cl. 2li-13) The present invention relates to a -necktie racl: and more particularly to a tie rack adapted to have suspended therefrom conventional pre-tied neckties having snap-on clips attached thereto.

Over the past many years, neclaties have been conventionally manually tied around the wearers neck in a decorative knot. in recent years, pre-tied neel-:ties have become popular wherein the decorative .knot has been pre-tied around a clip which conveniently attaches to a wearers collar. The clip by means of which the neclrtie is fastened to the collar is in the form of a lf-shaped plastic spring having a hook thereon, the arms of the J passing upwardly underneath the ends or the collar and the hook engaging the cellar immediately beneath the knot so as to suspend the necktie in place. Such neclzties may be quickly installed or removed and furthermore present a well-dressed appearance.

The older, more conventional neck-ties consisted primarily or" an elongated strip of cloth fabric, and such neclcrles were normally stored on tie racks consisting primarily of an ordinary 'oar over which lthe neckties were suspended. The newer ties as described hereinabove are not so easily suspended from an ordinary har for storing the same, so they are usually laid llat in some receptacle such as a dresser drawer. r:This method oi storing the neckties is not entirely satisfactory Ainasmuch as it is an easy matter for them to become wrinkled and unsightly in appearance.

lt is therefore an object of this invention to provide neclrtie rack which is capable of suspending a plurality the newer, conventional ties as described hereinwove.

It is another object of lthis invention to provide a necktie rack wherein both the newer and older neel/.ties may be stored vwithout interfering with each other.

lt is still another object or this invention to provide a rieclitie rack capable of receiving and suspending the newer, conventional neckties in such a manner that the latter may be easily and quickly mounted on and removed from the rack with a minimum of trouble and eort.

Other objects will `become apparent as the description prl ceeds.

The above-mentioned and other features and objects of this invention and the manner of attaining them will become more apparent and the invention itself will be best understood by reference to the following des "iption of an embodiment or" the invention taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein:

FlG. 1 is a front elevation of one embodiment of this invention;

FIG. 2 is a sectional illustration talten substantiel along section line 2-Z of FlG. l;

FIG. 3 is a frag i entary sectional view taken substantially along the section line 3 3 of FIG. l;

FIGS. 4, 5 and 6 are side, top and end views, resp-ectively, of the conventional clip to which neckties be permanently tied; and

FIG. 7 is a fragmentary illustration in front view of the newer, conventional neclitie which is permanently tied in a decorative knot to the clip of the preceding FIGS. 4, 5 and 6.

Referring to the drawings, the necktie rack comprising this invention includes a iront panel, generally indicated by the reference numeral lo, 'which is divided vertically Patented dan. 2l, 19S@ into upper, lower and intermediate sections 12, 14 and le, respectively. ln the illustrated embodiment of this invention, each of these sections l2, ld and lo are of substantially the same size and rectangular' shape, the front and rear surfaces thereof being llat whereby the same may `be `fabricated of self-supporting sheet stock of wood, plastic or the like.

1'lie rear surface l of the front panel lil is substantially enclosed by top and bottom sides 2li and 2,2, respectively, two end panels 2l and 2,2, respectively, and a partial rear side 24 which extends downwardly from the rear edge of the upper side 2li as shown in FlG. 2. tie raclt as thus illustrated resembles somewhat a box having a certain depth, this depth being signillcant for a reason which will become apparent from the following description.

More particularly, the upper section l? is provided with a lower longitudinal edge which is joined to the upper longitudinal edge or" the intermediate section lo in an obtuse angle as shown more clearly in PlG. 2. Similarly, intermed'ate section ld is provi-ded with a lower edge f* hich is ioined to the upper edge of the lower section f' in another obtuse angle. These joined edges between Ithe upper, lower and intermediate sections are indicated by the reference numerals and 2S, respectit ely. -rirther, examination of 2 'will disclose that the upper and lower panel sections l2. and ld lie in yparallel planes which are spaced apart, with these sections also being vertically spaced apart with the intermediate section lo being connected therebetween as shovm. The importance of this feature will become apparent from the following description.

ln the upper panel section l2 is for-med a plurality of `lori-gitudinally spaced pairs 3@ of slots, the slots 32 and 34 which make up each pair also being spaced longitudinally apart. As shown in both FlGS. 1 and 2, the two slots 32 and 34 are elongated, respectively, and are set at an angle such that they extend `dowrnvardly and away from each other. Preferably, this angle is 60 as shown in FIG. 1 with the bisector of the angle bein-g precisely vertical. The two slots 3.?. and 3dare spaced apart a distance which will become more apparent from the followirlfr description.

ln addition to the slots 32 and 3d being set at an angle v'ith respect to each other as just explained, they are also individually angled in cross-section by an amount of 15 as shown more clearly in FlG. 3. This angle in each slot 32 and El-t entends from the front to the rear surface of the panel section in a direction away from the adjacent slot, this particular angle and the direction thereof being for a purpose which will become apparent from the following description.

The slot pairs .lil in the panel section l2 are spaced apart longitudinally as shown. Vertically aligned with these spaces are other slot pairs 36 in the intermediate section lo, these pairs 36 being in the preferred embodiment identical to the slots in the panel section l2.

Attached to the bottom horizontal edge of the lower section i4 is a bar 3S which is spaced therefrom and is also parallel thereto. As shown more clearly in FIG. 2, the bar 38 also is positioned in between the planes of the panel sections l2 and ld. The reason for this particular placement will become apparent from the following description.

The new, conventional pre-tied neckties are shown in outline form in FIGS. l and 2 and also in various parts in FiGS. 4 through 7. Referring to these latter figures, the neel-:tie which forms no part of this invention and which is a part of the prior art is composed of a collar clip or fastener generally indicated by the reference numeral 40. The clip is V-shaped and is formed prefer- 35 ably of a resilient plastic tcrial. A hook-like member cl2, attaches to the apex et the clip in the position shown more clearly in FIG. Il and entends rearwardly between the two clip arrns ifi and A cloth fabric necltie as shown in FlG. 7 is tied n a decorative knot onto the clip 4, this particular tie seing permanent.

The neclrtie, shown as composed in FILG. 7, may be easily suspended from the racl; of RGS. l and 2 by merely inserting the arms dll and into the respective slots SZ and fifi of a pair 3d or 35. ln FlG. l, the neclitie is being shown as being suspended from one pair of slots 3ft.

(Ether neckties may be inserted in the slots 36 such that they will not overlie nor interfere with the ties suspended from the panel section d2.

The slots 32, and 3d of each pair Sil and 3d are so formed that the arms ed and le of the tie clip may be inserted fully thereinto to the position shown in FlGS. l and 2 with very little or no rorce. With the slots 32 and 34! spaced properly apart, very little of the arms 4d and 46 are exposed on the front side of the rack, vhereby the rack attractively displays the ties. 'Ehe particular angle of the slots also holds the neclitic in a natural and attractive position, which is an i sortant feature in connection with the display o necllties for sales purposes. Tae slots 32 and are spaced apart distance approximately the spacing between arrns Ltd and i6 at a point immediately to the rear of the knot.

Further with respect to the angularity of the slots 32 and 3d, comparison of the angles thereof with the tie lips f3-9 will reveal that the angles of both are conformed to each other such that the clip has a natural t with the angled slots.

As shown more clearly in HG. 2, the depth of the tie rack permits the arms le and i6 to extend thereinto without interference, whereby the racks may be suspended or otherwise attached to a wall surface for support.

While neclcties may be inserted into both panel sections l2 and le, conventional ties may be placed over the horizontal bar without interfering t erewitn.

Walle we have described above the principles of our invention in connection with specic apparatus, it is to be clearly understood that this description is made only by way of example and not as a limitation to the scope or" our invention.

What is claimed is:

l. A necktie rack comprising upper, lower and intermediate panel sections, each section being elongated, at and rectangular in shape, said upper panel section having a lower longitudinal edge which is joined to an upper longitudinal edge of said intermediate panel section, said intermediate panel section also having a lower longitudinal edge joined to an upper longitudinal edge of said lower section, said lower and upper sections lying in parallel planes which are spaced apart, said upper section extending forwardly of said lower section, said upper section also being disposed above said lower section, said intermediate section lying in a plane at an angle to the parallel planes, all of said sections having front and rear surfaces, the surfaces of said intermediate section intersecting the surfaces of said upper and lower panels in obtuse angles, sai-:l upper section having a plurality of nrst pairs of slots longitudinally spaced apart, each pair of slots comprising two elongated apertures which are spaced apart with the lengths thereof being set at an angle to each other and extending downwardly and away from each other, said two apertures also being angled away `from each other from the front to the rear surfaces, said intermediate section also having a plurality of second pairs oi slots longitudinally spaced apart, said second pairs of slots being substantially identical to said lirst pairs of slots, said second pairs of slots being vertically aligned with the spaces, respectively, between the first pairs of slots, and an elongated bar secured to the front surface of said lower se "on, said bar being parallel to and spaced from said lower section and lying between the planes of said upper and lower sections.

2. comprising upper, lower and intermediate panel sections, each section being elongated, ilat rectangular in shape, said upper panel section having a lower longitudinal edge which is joined to an upper longitudinal edge of said intermediate panel section, said intermediate panel section also having a lower longitudinal edge joined to an upper longitudinal edge of said lower scc on, said lower and upper sections lying in el planes which are spaced apart, said upper section extendl forwar ly of said lower section, said upper section also being disposed above said lower section, said nes, all of said sections having front and rear ne surfaces of said intermediate section intersecting tire surfaces of said upper and lower panels in obtuse angles, said upper section having a plurality of irst pairs or" slots longitudinally spaced apart, each pair or" slots comprising two elongated apertures which are spiced apart with the lengths thereof being set at an angle to each other and extending downwar ly and away from each other, said two apertures also being angled away from each other from the iront to the rear surfaces, c d interi-ned e section also having a plurality of second ot slots longitudinally spaced apart, said second of slots being substantially identical to said rst of slots, and an elorg ted bar secured to the front ace of said lower section, said bar being parallel to and spaced from said lower section and lying between the planes of said upper and lower sections.

3. A necktie rack comprising upper, lower and intermediate panel sections, each section being elongated, dat and rectangular in shape, said upper panel section having a lower longitudinal edge which is joined to an upper longitudinal edge of said intermediate panel section, said intermediate panel section also having a lower longitudinal edge joined to an upper longitudinal edge of said lower section, said lower and upper sections lying in parallel planes which are spaced apart, said upper section extending 4forwardly of said lower section, said upper section also being disposed above said lower section, said intermediate section lying in a plane at an angle to the parallel planes, all `of said sections having front and rear surfaces, the surfaces of said intermediate section intersecting the surfaces of said upper and lower panels in obtuse angles, said upper section havin-g a plurality of lirst pairs of slots longitudinally spaced apart, each pair of slots comprising two elongated apertures which are spaced apart with the lengths thereof being set at an angle to each `other and extending downwardly and away from each other, and an elongated bar secured to the front surface of said lower section, said bar being parallel to and spaced from said lower section and lying between the planes of said upper and lower sections.

4. A necktie rack comprising a panel which is elongated in a horizontal direction and divided vertically into upper, lower and intermediate sections, the upper and lower sections having ront surfaces respectively which lie in parallel planes with tne surface of said upper section extending orwardly of the surface `of said lower section, s id upper and lower sections being vertically spaced apart with said intermediate section extending at an angle therebetween, said upper section having a plurality of iirst pairs yof slots longitudinally spaced apart, each pair of slots comprising two elongated apertures which are spaced apart with the lengths thereof being at an angle to each other and extending downwardly and away from each other, said intermediate section also havinU a plurality of second pairs of slots longitudinally spaced apart, said second pairs of slots being substantially identical to said first pairs of slots, and a horizontally extending bar secured to said lower section and extending parallel thereto, said bar being disposed to the rear of the plane of said upper section front surface.

5. The rack of claim 4 wherein the angle between the two apertures of each pair of slots is sixty degrees With the bisector thereof being vertically aligned.

`6. A necktie rack comprising a panel which is elongated ina horizontal direction and divided vertically into upper, lower and intermediate sections, the upper and lower sections having front surfaces respectively which lie in parallel planes with the surface of said upper section extending `forwardly of kthe surface `of said lower section, said upper and lower sections being vertically spaced apart with said intermediate section extending at an angle therebetween, said upper section having a plurality of 4irst pairs of apertures longitudinally spaced apart, said intermediate section also having a plurality of second pairs of apertures longitudinally spaced apart, and a horizontally extending bar secured to said lower section and extending parallel thereto, said bar being `disposed to the rear of the plane of said upper section front surface.

7. A necktie rack comprising a panel which is vertically 'divided into lupper and lower sections, said sections having front surfaces fwhich intersect in obtuse angles, said upper section having a plurality of rst pairs of slots horizontally spaced apart, each pair of slots comprising two elongated apertures which are horizontally spaced apart with the Ilengths thereof being at an angle to each other and extending downwardly away `from each other, said lower section also having a plurality of second pairs of slots being substantially identical to said rst pairs of slots.

8. The rack of claim l and including two end panels which attach to the opposite ends respectively of said panel sections and extend rearwardly thereof thereby providing a partial enclosure which can serve to space said panel sections forwardly of a supporting wall.

9. A necktie rack comprising an elongated panel having a ilat vfront surface, a plurality of pairs of slots in said panel horizontally spaced apart when said panel is `disposed horizontally and said sur-face is upright, the slots of each pair also beingl horizontally spaced apart on said panel and extending at an angle `downwardly and away from each other.

References Cited in the tile of this patent UNITED STATES PATENTS D. 184,686 Rosene Mar. 24, 1959 D. 193,919 Meyer Oct. 23, 1962 2,401,835 McFall June ll, 1946 2,906,478 Merrick Sept. 29, 1959 2,914,182 Pedersen Nov. 24, E1959 

1. A NECKTIE RACK COMPRISING UPPER, LOWER AND INTERMEDIATE PANEL SECTIONS, EACH SECTION BEING ELONGATED, FLAT AND RECTANGULAR IN SHAPE, SAID UPPER PANEL SECTION HAVING A LOWER LONGITUDINAL EDGE WHICH IS JOINED TO AN UPPER LONGITUDINAL EDGE OF SAID INTERMEDIATE PANEL SECTION, SAID INTERMEDIATE PANEL SECTION ALSO HAVING A LOWER LONGITUDINAL EDGE JOINED TO AN UPPER LONGITUDINAL EDGE OF SAID LOWER SECTION, SAID LOWER AND UPPER SECTIONS LYING IN PARALLEL PLANES WHICH ARE SPACED APART, SAID UPPER SECTION EXTENDING FORWARDLY OF SAID LOWER SECTION, SAID UPPER SECTION ALSO BEING DISPOSED ABOVE SAID LOWER SECTION, SAID INTERMEDIATE SECTION LYING IN A PLANE AT AN ANGLE TO THE PARALLEL PLANES, ALL OF SAID SECTIONS HAVING FRONT AND REAR SURFACES, THE SURFACES OF SAID INTERMEDIATE SECTION INTERSECTING THE SURFACES OF SAID UPPER AND LOWER PANELS IN OBTUSE ANGLES, SAID UPPER SECTION HAVING A PLURALITY OF FIRST PAIRS OF SLOTS LONGITUDINALLY SPACED APART, EACH PAIR OF SLOTS COMPRISING TWO ELONGATED APERTURES WHICH ARE SPACED APART WITH THE LENGTHS THEREOF BEING SET AT AN ANGLE TO EACH OTHER AND EXTENDING DOWNWARDLY AND AWAY FROM EACH OTHER, SAID TWO APERTURES ALSO BEING ANGLED AWAY FROM EACH OTHER FROM THE FRONT TO THE REAR SURFACES, SAID INTERMEDIATE SECTION ALSO HAVING A PLURALITY OF SECOND PAIRS OF SLOTS LONGITUDINALLY SPACED APART, SAID SECOND PAIRS OF SLOTS BEING SUBSTANTIALLY IDENTICAL TO SAID FIRST PAIRS OF SLOTS, SAID SECOND PAIRS OF SLOTS BEING VERTICALLY ALIGNED WITH THE SPACES, RESPECTIVELY, BETWEEN THE FIRST PAIRS OF SLOTS, AND AN ELONGATED BAR SECURED TO THE FRONT SURFACE OF SAID LOWER SECTION, SAID BAR BEING PARALLEL TO AND SPACED FROM SAID LOWER SECTION AND LYING BETWEEN THE PLANES OF SAID UPPER AND LOWER SECTIONS. 